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Really wonder how much of an issue this is with the cooler decking. The bolts supply enormous amount of force to flatten that piece. Seems a tightening method starting with the center bolts would be the smartest considering how these things flex. Also why do they flex where there are inherent...
I have a 370hp spare ECM loaded with all my injectors, trims just haven't tried it yet.
Worked on the doors, lubricated the hinges and the spring stop slide things. Too the panels off and lubricated everything in there.
Took the door lock to the local Ace hardware but they couldn't cut a key...
How about a clogged tank vent? Runs until tank vacuum is too high, then shuts off, slowly vacuum decreases and allows a restart. Take fuel cap off and blow into vent hose to check.
The lower track can make a big difference, but for the hinges, a penetrating oil worked quite well. My doors were extremely stiff wife and kids couldn't move them, greasing the track and oiling the hinges now they swing easily.
6x6 and 2014 date code tires, once I added some weight on the back probably about 6000lbs, put pressures to 85 it smoothed out pretty well. Still get some vibration when tires get in sync but its not a big deal. Don't plan on balac beads or liquid as the issue is so minor.
Another idea, jack up the front wheels and check for wheel bearing tightness. Eco hubs are held on by that single m5 screw in the split collar, if that comes loose the axle nut can back off. For the rear wheels you would need to turn off the park brakes or cage them (use those wheel chocks!)
I think "floaty" is relative. These are straight axle trucks with large tires. They will be floaty compared to an IFS civilian truck. Mine is an A1R as well but 6x6. 60mph is no problem but it doesn't feel nearly as planted as my normal cars
Where were the areas you found the leaks prior to this one? I've started the process and so far the only one I've found after spraying tons of fittings was the CTIS pressure switch. Have not done under the dash or the rear brake components yet.
Took the truck out on another test, this time steep hills and lots of narrow roads. Took the kids biking and some other fun activities as it was their first day off from school.
Welded a hitch on so I could fit the bike rack. Working out well so far and it very much out of the way.
Pulling...
I did! Look at the first picture (after all the harassment I got last time I remembered to do that) but then messed up attaching the European version 😄
Inaugural trip! A small trip down the road to test out all the systems, not some epic overland adventure...yet.
Overall it went very well. The boys found a random girl and played with her for hours so that was all they needed to be happy. Beds are a little firm so putting some memory foam...
Been working basically whenever I had any free time so haven't been posting progress.
Got all the storage boxes mounted, all are 24"x24" cross section and lengths of 3' (behind battery box), 4' (behind gas tank) and 2x 5ft both sides - rear. Ended up mounting them to the box versus the frame...
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